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- Spring 2012 PhotosClick here to view photos that John has sent back from his trip.
Supporters:
The following are those who have contributed monthly, one-time, or quarterly; or for the orphans; and some for trip expenses. Thank you for your support of this work this year!
Overseeing Congregation:
Judsonia church of Christ
(Judsonia, Arkansas)
Churches:
Bartlett Woods church of Christ
Dalraida church of Christ
East Brainerd church of Christ
Elizabethtown church of Christ
Friendship church of Christ
Knob Creek church of Christ
Meridianville church of Christ
North Lexington church of Christ
Pleasant View church of Christ
Rivergate church of Christ
Wayne Furnace church of Christ
West Huntsville church of Christ
Individuals:
Harold & Jean Bridges
Mel & Carolyn Brown
Brian & Rebekah Coggins
Ford & Charlene Colclasure
Rick & Susan Crawford
Ann Henderson
Jerry & Marilyn Jones
Jack & Sandra Kachelman
Tim & Debbie Meek
James Rickard
David & Malinda Torgett
James & Weda Walden
David & Cindy Walden
John's Spring 2012 Trip
The spring mission trip will consume the month of May. Once again I will be traveling throughout Ukraine following up on shipments of benevolent items and meeting with brethren. This trip will conclude with me attending a conference in Odessa that is hosted by the United States Department of State. I will be presenting the wok that the churches of Christ have accomplished in Ukraine and neighboring nations of Eastern Europe. During this time in Odessa I will meet with the Port Customs officials and have them explain why our containers are opened (this is an on-going battle).
During this trip I will conduct the wedding of Ruslan and Masha in Ivano-Frankivsk. You will remember my describing this couple from previous reports. Ruslan is the son of Ivan and Sveta and Masha lives in Ivano-Frankivsk having her family in one of the villages several hours from the city. Masha's family are very devout Greek Catholics and have pressured this young couple to become Greek Catholic.
Also while I am in Ivano-Frankivsk I plan to see the beginning construction of the meetinghouse for the Ivano-Frankivsk congregation. This structure will be built on the plot of land that has been given to the Church because of its involvement in helping the community's medical and educational systems.
As I go into southern Ukraine I will once again spend some time in the Crimean Peninsula and meeting with brethren in Sevastopol and Simferopol.
Recent Articles & Reports
- Report 13: May 17-18, 2012 John made it to the Crimea area and visited with several locations that received humanitarian aid shipments. He was also able to meet with some of the local Christians and encourage them.
- Report 12: May 16, 2012 The end of the time in Ivano-Frankivsk was spent with last minute visits and final bible classes.
- Report 11: May 15, 2012 The time in Ivano-Frankivsk was spent trying to make some progress in getting the church recognized and registered. John also was able to meet and teach the Bible to the brethren.
